Learning Specialist @ Drexel University

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College of Medicine is hiring a Learning Specialist. The role involves developing and delivering academic support services for medical students, including individual counseling, workshops on study skills, and managing academic interventions. The specialist will also collaborate with faculty, oversee resource development, and maintain advising information for students.

Highlights

Provide individual counseling and support to at-risk medical students.
Create and deliver workshops on medical school transition, time management, and study techniques.
Develop and maintain academic resources in both hard copy and electronic formats.
Assess and manage academic interventions for first to third-year students.
Coordinate Step 1 and Step 2 workshops and advising processes.
Collaborate with faculty to support students facing academic challenges.
Manage and update Academic Advising webpages with current information and resources.
Required minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in higher education, education, or psychology, and at least two years' experience working with adult students or in higher education.
Preferred qualifications include experience facilitating workshops, strong interpersonal skills, and familiarity with medical school environments and high-stakes testing.
Compensation ranges from $54,630 to $81,940, with final offers depending on qualifications and departmental budget.

Learning Specialist Full Description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for assisting the Director of Academic Support by providing direct support and creating learning support services and resources for all DUCOM students. Support is provided in the areas of adult learning, remediation, academic enhancement, time management, knowledge organization, and test-taking skills to help students become independent learners.

Essential Functions

Provide individual supportive counseling to medical students. Develop expertise in working with at risk medical students.
Create, deliver, and assess a robust program of small group discussions and workshops on a variety of study topics that address studentsâ needs, including but not limited to: the transition to medical school, time management, note-taking, study cycle, and motivation.
Develop, implement, and provide oversight of hard copy and electronic resources such as study templates and resource lists to be available to students on campus and on Blackboard.
Meet with students individually and in small groups to consult on learning strategies and study schedules.
Assess students having academic difficulty and develop plans for intervention.
Manage and monitor the tracking process of year 1st -3rd students who experience academic difficulty.
Develop and implement enrichment and remedial programs to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
Manage Step 1 and Step 2 workshops and the advising processes.
Work with faculty to develop programs designed to assist students with academic difficulty.
Assist with coordinating the pre-matriculation, high school programs and other special programs.
Manage, advance and further develop the Academic Advising webpages to provide students with relevant, accurate, current and robust career advising information and resources.
Maintain and update resources and content on an ongoing basis.
Monitor and review relevant external websites, listservs, and communications to identify relevant updates, changes and/or new information, programs, resources, opportunities, etc.
Define strategies to enhance presentation of resources and/or access to resources within the website.Â

Required Qualifications

Minimum of a Master's Degree in higher education, education, or psychology orÂ the equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
Minimum of Two yearsâ experience working with adult students or in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience facilitating small and large group workshops.
Excellent judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, inclusion, and equity.
Familiarity with high-stakes objective testing and/or the medical school environment.
The candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills such that they can work collaboratively with students, tutors, course directors, other departmental faculty, and staff.
Ability to identify students who need a referral to a psychiatrist or other health care
professional.
Detail-oriented and possess excellent time management skills.

Physical Demands

Typically sitting at a desk/table
Typically standing, walking
Lifting demands â¤ 25lbs

Location

University City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information
This position is classified as Exempt, grade K. Compensation for this grade ranges fromÂ $54,630.00 to $Â 81,940 . Please note that the offered rate for thisÂ position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on theÂ successful candidateâs qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and CompensationÂ Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexelâs compensation framework.Â For information about benefits, please review Drexelâs Benefits Brochure.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Original Job Description

Job Summary

Essential Functions

Provide individual supportive counseling to medical students. Develop expertise in working with at risk medical students.
Create, deliver, and assess a robust program of small group discussions and workshops on a variety of study topics that address studentsâ needs, including but not limited to: the transition to medical school, time management, note-taking, study cycle, and motivation.
Develop, implement, and provide oversight of hard copy and electronic resources such as study templates and resource lists to be available to students on campus and on Blackboard.
Meet with students individually and in small groups to consult on learning strategies and study schedules.
Assess students having academic difficulty and develop plans for intervention.
Manage and monitor the tracking process of year 1st -3rd students who experience academic difficulty.
Develop and implement enrichment and remedial programs to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
Manage Step 1 and Step 2 workshops and the advising processes.
Work with faculty to develop programs designed to assist students with academic difficulty.
Assist with coordinating the pre-matriculation, high school programs and other special programs.
Manage, advance and further develop the Academic Advising webpages to provide students with relevant, accurate, current and robust career advising information and resources.
Maintain and update resources and content on an ongoing basis.
Monitor and review relevant external websites, listservs, and communications to identify relevant updates, changes and/or new information, programs, resources, opportunities, etc.
Define strategies to enhance presentation of resources and/or access to resources within the website.Â

Required Qualifications

Minimum of a Master's Degree in higher education, education, or psychology orÂ the equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
Minimum of Two yearsâ experience working with adult students or in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience facilitating small and large group workshops.
Excellent judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, inclusion, and equity.
Familiarity with high-stakes objective testing and/or the medical school environment.
The candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills such that they can work collaboratively with students, tutors, course directors, other departmental faculty, and staff.
Ability to identify students who need a referral to a psychiatrist or other health care
professional.
Detail-oriented and possess excellent time management skills.

Physical Demands

Typically sitting at a desk/table
Typically standing, walking
Lifting demands â¤ 25lbs

Location

University City - Philadelphia, PA

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

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